Police say Barbarotta used a scheme to induce 2 minors into engaging in commercial sex acts and performing sex acts with him.

Police say he fraudulently told the minors that he was producing or directing a pornographic film.

“This man misrepresented himself to trick two underage girls,” U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman said. “This case is a cautionary tale for teens and parents alike. This sentence means the defendant will not be able to prey on minors anymore, but we know there are others out there like him.”